Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from the U.S. gymnastics championships, ending her bid for a fourth Olympic gold medal, ESPN reported Wednesday.
The Olympic all-around champion officially withdrew from the upcoming U.S. Championships due to an ankle injury, ending her attempt to secure a spot on the Paris Olympic team. A representative for Douglas confirmed the news to ESPN. Douglas, who sustained the injury during a training session, expressed her passion for gymnastics and her continued ambition despite the setback.
Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from this weekend’s U.S. Championships, ending her run for a third Olympic team, according to ESPN.
Douglas cited an ankle injury sustained during training this week. https://t.co/gDv2aVTZIQ
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“I love this sport and I love pushing my limits,” Douglas told ESPN. “I hope I can inspire both my peers and…